Originally Posted by
eternaltransit
Arguably it's only the busiest airport due to the weight of connecting traffic - actual O&D demand into DXB doesn't I think show the same growth rates as EKs connecting traffic growth.
What might be interesting is if an alliance flew into DXB on one side and another partner flew out on the other

How would that help? EK has lots of traffic at DXB because it connects from many places to many places.
2 alliance airlines flying into DXB are likely to only be connecting their hubs.